Indomethacin for Gout, Acute User Reviews (Page 5)
Brand names: Indocin, Tivorbex, Indocin SR, Indocin IV
Indomethacin has an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from a total of 118 reviews for the treatment of Gout, Acute. 70% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 14% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Indomethacin
- 60sro...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 11, 2012
Indocin (indomethacin) "Naproxen and ibuprofen helped, but didn't stop my gout attack. Indocin made the attack go away in a day!"
- Stevi...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 19, 2013
Indocin (indomethacin) "After 3 days of initial Prednisone 20 mg, the 1st day of Indocin, I went from 8-2 on the pain scale! I was so grateful! And NO side effects!"
Frequently asked questions
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- rsown...
- February 15, 2012
Indocin (indomethacin) "Knocks the pain out within a day or two."
- Anonymous
- November 5, 2011
Indocin (indomethacin) "This medicine took the pain away very quickly, but then I had ringing in my ear, which was very annoying. I stopped taking it because I could not take this side effect."
Are you taking this medicine?
- Anonymous
- December 19, 2009
Indocin (indomethacin) "Gives good relief but gives stomach pains side effect and paranoia side effect if taken more than 3 days."
- Pain...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 21, 2015
"I have gout in my big toe and when it flares up this medicine is my best friend within a day or 2 my pain is gone."
- Chetan...
- July 18, 2015
"when I used to have gout attacked, I used indomethacin. It used to heal my pain with in one day . But this time it did not help me for three days."
- Anonymous
- July 13, 2010
"Took indomethacin and in about 1 1/2 days pain was has gone down tremendously, first time with gout. BUt had the runs and stomach cramps."
- Joel
- Taken for 10 years or more
- January 9, 2019
"Wonderful, magic drug. Makes pain and swelling go away within hours. Big change from old drugs."
- ltlhe...
- July 1, 2009
"I use this medication for gout. I don't think I could survive without it. For me, it does not work fast, but better late than never, usually 24-36 hours for relief."
- Emedina
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 4, 2018
"Wow, I can't believe how fast this medicine work. Two pills and pain gone. Awesome ask your Dr fir this medication. Male 42 years old"
- Wingm...
- July 7, 2015
"I've taken this as prescribed for two days now no results."
- Anonymous
- March 10, 2016
"Taking for to days no relief, VA said I can't get COLCHICINE. And my ankle is worse then when I started"
- Nurse...
- October 7, 2016
"Didn't touch the gout pain "
- Anonymous
- July 9, 2008
"I took 2 x 25 mg for my gout pain, which was in my elbow and shoulders. It gave me great relief and I only take it when the pain arrives. It worked for me. Thank you."
- G2017
- February 3, 2018
"this stuff doesn't touch my gout, I need a drug that lowers uric acid"
- D1978
- October 27, 2017
"Started reducing swelling after 1st dose During severe gout attack in foot. After 2 days of 6hr spaced doses pain is gone and foot swelling is not visible. I would recommend for quick gout relief"
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 30, 2017
"4 days and no change"
- jackb
- Taken for less than 1 month
- December 15, 2016
"Indomethacin: Worked well, but sat on the toilet a lot. Colchicine: Worked well, and also sat on the toilet a lot. Colcrys: Worked the best with zero side effects."
- June
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 31, 2019
"Just started taking indomethacin 50 mg this past wk for gout in big toe. Although it helps it does make me extremely drowsy. Can only take at night."
- Indo_...
- Taken for 10 years or more
- July 11, 2022
"This drug is a LIFE SAVER. I have had gout for nearly 30 years. Indomethacin has wiped out 100% of my attacks."
- graham...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 20, 2022
Indocin (indomethacin) "This Indocin stripped the lining in my stomach and ended up in hospital for 10 days . I guess not for everyone"
- toddg...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 3, 2021
"Took 50 mg 3x for 3 days. Ended up in ER dehydrated because I vomited all day. Then diarrhea. Hard on kidneys too. No thanks."
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"Excellent pain reduction. Slow on swelling reduction. Stiffness is decreased, but not eliminated. Works much better than any OTC choice."